Emirates Post Group (
EPG) is organising innovative
events and creative activities during UAE Innovation Month. The
initiative was launched on 1 February under the directives of HH
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime
Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, with the tagline
"Innovation starts with You". EPG's activities for Innovation Month
were kicked off yesterday at the Abu Dhabi Central Post Office and
inaugurated by Ahmed Al Badi, CEO of Innovation, Senior Director of
IT Applications Emirates Post Group, in presence of Yousuf Mohammed
Siddiq Alkhaja, Chief Happiness and Positivity Officer, Senior
Executive Director Retail and Postal Operations, as well as several
officials and employees.

Commenting on the initiative, HE Abdullah Mohammed Al Ashram,
Acting CEO of Emirates Post group stated, "In the words of His
Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, 'Innovative approach is not a
complementary tool or a transitional need, but the basis of the
evolution and progress of nations. So, we adopt it as a key engine
to bring about positive changes in the community'. Emirates Post
Group aims to spread the culture of innovation and make it a daily
practice. The innovation events planned are organised within the
framework of the Group's vision to provide innovative postal
solutions, logistics and financial services to achieve happiness
and leadership. Our strategy is to keep up with the latest
developments in the postal sector and create an environment
conducive to innovation, thereby, transforming it into an everyday
work approach and practice"

In his event inauguration speech, Al Badi highlighted that UAE
Innovation Month contributes to fostering creativity and a culture
of innovation in the UAE. The UAE ranked first in the Arab world
and among the top 10 most innovative rankings in the 2017 Global
Innovation Index. He noted that the events of the UAE Innovation
Month, during the 'Year of Zayed', will contribute to commemorating
the role of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, in
empowering Emirati citizens, and enhancing their capabilities in
innovation.

He added: "Innovation is an intrinsic part of our job, starting
with adopting the latest technologies and industry methods to
provide enhanced services that achieve customer happiness. This
month's initiatives aim to instill a culture of innovation which
would be reflected in our day to day operations as well as our
future plans."

Emirates Post Group is organising a series of events during the
UAE Innovation Month, in cooperation with some of its partners,
universities, and educational institutions. EPG is also organising
brainstorming sessions to encourage stakeholders, including
customers, partners, employees, university students, and community
members, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions to enhance
offerings, upgrade services, and contribute to promoting customer
happiness.

The UAE Innovation Month will continue for the full month of
February 2018. It will be held in Abu Dhabi until 7 February, Ras
Al Khaimah and Fujairah from 8 to 14 February, Sharjah, Ajman and
Umm Al Quwain from 15 to 21 February, and in Dubai from 22 to 28
February.